As I understand it, this is why the rules are as such nowadays.TFSA wrote: ↑28 Jul 2024, 19:06I fail to see the comparisons to the refueling at end of race since cars are weighed without fuel these days, and refueling has been banned.Farnborough wrote: ↑28 Jul 2024, 18:58Rules are specific, they have to reach minimum weight AT ALL TIMES that includes when tyres are worn.
This is what they did years ago when running illegally under weight mid race then refuelling near end, I believe.
Same team though Tyrell originally now MB
I simply don't think minimum weight and tire strategies are two things that should have anything to do with each other, and I can't find a good argument for why it should be in the first place. The tires are spec parts (with the exception of the lug nuts), and having drivers collect pebbles at the end of a race for the purpose of weight gain already seems like a dubious practice - just do away with it.
There's no good reason you can't weigh a car with fresh tires fitted to ensure consistency.
Remove all fuel, the rest has to reach minimum weight.
There were legendary stories in this area of scrutiny, levels of fluids allowed to be topped up post race, mechanics "leaving" tools in behind pedals or other structures if there was a re-check of suspect weight needing confirmation
Its simple now all the car that finished, minus any propellant fuel. Thats it, clear and simple. Any infringement and you're out.